Constructed of 7075 aircraft grade aluminum and 4140 steel, the Friction Loc Airweight Baton offers up to a 45% reduction in weight while retaining 98% of traditional ASP baton striking potential. Its patented foam vinyl grip is replaceable and provides increased retention. Simply flick your wrist with the baton in hand to deploy it at full length, locking into place using friction. Strike the baton's tip against a hard surface and push it to retract. Choose a baton that is touted as the first choice of most tactically advanced law enforcement agencies, choose the ASP Friction Loc.